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Dana White

Dana White open to booking Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor 3 in 2022, if Nate wants it

Susan Cox - December 20, 2021

UFC President Dana White is open to booking a trilogy fight between superstars Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor. Diaz and McGregor of course have a long and storied history having fought two times in the past at UFC 196 and UFC 202. In the pairs first encounter, ‘The Stockton Native’ weathered an early storm from the Irishman before turning tide and putting Conor away with a rear-naked choke in round two.

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Rose Namajunas

Carla Esparza set to challenge UFC champion Rose Namajunas in 2022

Susan Cox - December 20, 2021

Carla Esparza will get her much deserved rematch against Rose Namajunas in 2022 according to UFC President Dana White. Esparza (18-6 MMA) is currently on a five-fight winning streak, her latest being a first round stoppage victory over Yan Xiaonan back in May.

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UFC

“Nate Diaz is a bona fide female dog” - MMA fighter Carrese Archer responds after going viral for fake punch incident

Susan Cox - December 20, 2021

During the Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley event in Tampa, Florida, Nate Diaz threw a fake punch at what was thought to be a fan in the audience. Diaz (20-13 MMA) was in attendance to watch his training partner Chris Avila earn a majority decision win over Anthony ‘Pretty Boy’ Taylor at the Amalie Arena.

Darren Elkins

Darren Elkins releases statement following TKO loss to Cub Swanson at UFC Vegas 45

Susan Cox - December 20, 2021

Darren Elkins has issued a statement after suffering a nasty TKO loss to Cub Swanson at last weekend’s UFC Vegas 45 event. Elkins (26-10 MMA) had entered Saturday’s fight card on a two-fight winning streak, with his most previous effort back in July resulting in a TKO victory over Darrick Minner.

Jake Paul
Canelo Alvarez

Jake Paul sends a warning to Canelo Alvarez after sleeping Tyron Woodley

Harry Kettle - December 20, 2021

YouTuber turned pro boxer Jake Paul has issued a warning to Canelo Alvarez following his knockout win over Tyron Woodley. Last Saturday night in Tampa, Jake Paul produced the best knockout of his career thus far as he put Tyron Woodley’s lights out in their short notice rematch. It came just under four months after Paul was able to defeat the former UFC welterweight champion via decision in his hometown of Cleveland.

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Conor McGregor

Justin Gaethje says he will “start throwing dollies everywhere” if Conor McGregor skips the line for a UFC title shot against Charles Oliveira

Harry Kettle - December 20, 2021

Justin Gaethje has made it clear that he won’t be happy if Conor McGregor gets a UFC lightweight title shot ahead of him. While some have started to suggest that the UFC’s bantamweight division is now stronger than what they’ve got at lightweight, it’s still a popular opinion that the 155-pounders produce the most consistent entertainment for fans on a week by week basis. The reigning champion, Charles Oliveira, helped to prove that by submitting Dustin Poirier at UFC 269 to retain the strap.

Mark Hunt
Mark Hunt

Mark Hunt refutes the UFC’s claim that Justin Tafa was the first ever heavyweight to miss weight: “You forget Brock Lesnar didn’t make weight”

Harry Kettle - December 20, 2021

Mark Hunt has hit back at the UFC’s claim that Justin Tafa was the first heavyweight in the promotion’s history to miss weight. Last Saturday night, Justin Tafa knocked Harry Hunsucker out to register his first mixed martial arts win since February 2020. However, while the victory was nice, it was slightly ruined by the fact that Tafa weighed in at 267 and therefore became the first heavyweight to officially miss the mark in UFC history.

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Miesha Tate

Miesha Tate rejects fight offer from Aspen Ladd (Video)

Christopher Taylor - December 19, 2021

Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate is not interested in having her next fight come against Aspen Ladd. Tate (19-8 MMA) returned to the Octagon in the headliner of last month’s UFC Vegas 43 event for a showdown with perennial bantamweight contender Ketlen Vieira (12-2 MMA).

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Jake Paul

Video | Tyron Woodley's mother explodes when asked "what went wrong" in rematch with Jake Paul

Christopher Taylor - December 19, 2021

Tyron Woodley’s mother Deborah was not in the mood for fielding questions after her son was brutally knocked out by Jake Paul. Woodley (0-2) and Paul (5-0) squared off for a second time last night in Tampa, Florida. The pair had originally collided in a high-profile boxing match earlier this summer in Cleveland, with Jake emerging victorious by way of split decision.

Jorge Masvidal, Paul vs. Woodley 2, UFC, Boxing
Jake Paul

Video | Fan pushes Jorge Masvidal at 'Paul vs. Woodley 2', immediately regrets his decision

Christopher Taylor - December 19, 2021

A 17-year-old fight fan pushed Jorge Masvidal from behind at last night’s ‘Paul vs. Woodley 2’ event and immediately proceeded to regret the decision. Masvidal (35-15 MMA) was in attendance yesterday evening at Amalie Arena to watch his friend and former training partner Tyron Woodley (0-2) rematch Jake Paul (5-0).

Nate Diaz, Paul vs. Woodley 2, UFC
Jake Paul

Video | Nate Diaz involved in scuffle at 'Paul vs. Woodley 2' event

Christopher Taylor - December 19, 2021

UFC star Nate Diaz was involved in a brief scuffle at last night’s ‘Paul vs. Woodley 2’ event in Tampa, Florida. Diaz (20-13 MMA) was in attendance yesterday evening at Amalie Arena to watch his training partner Chris Avila earn a majority decision win over Anthony Taylor.

Derrick Lewis, Francis Ngannou
UFC

Derrick Lewis dedicates his UFC Vegas 45 win to Rodney King, sends a message to ‘d*ckhead’ Francis Ngannou

Cole Shelton - December 19, 2021

Derrick Lewis has dedicated his win over Chris Daukaus to Rodney King. Lewis was fighting Daukaus, a former Philadelphia police officer, in the headliner of Saturday’s UFC Vegas 45 event.

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Jake Paul

Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley join forces after receiving criticism from Le'Veon Bell

Christopher Taylor - December 19, 2021

From foes to bros – Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley have teamed up after receiving criticism from NFL running back Le’Veon Bell. Paul (5-0) and Woodley (0-2) collided for a second time last night in Tampa, this after their first encounter ended in a controversial split-decision.

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Julianna Pena

Amanda Nunes scolds Julianna Pena for her "Mom Champ" remarks

Christopher Taylor - December 19, 2021

Amanda Nunes has responded after Julianna Pena suggested that she should be considered the first ever “Mom Champ” in UFC history. Nunes (21-5 MMA) put her bantamweight title on the line against Pena (11-4 MMA) in the co-headliner of last weekend’s UFC 269 pay-per-view event.

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Jon Jones

Jon Jones reacts after longtime rival Chael Sonnen gets detained with multiple citations for battery

Christopher Taylor - December 19, 2021

Jon Jones has reacted after his longtime nemesis Chael Sonnen was detained with multiple citations for battery. Jones and Sonnen have a storied rivalry dating back to their light heavyweight title fight at UFC 159 back in 2013.

Chael Sonnen
UFC

Chael Sonnen cited for battery following alleged hotel brawl in Las Vegas

Cole Shelton - December 19, 2021

Chael Sonnen has been hit with five battery citiations after allegedly being a part of a hotel brawl in Las Vegas. TMZ Sports was first to share the news as they reported that Sonnen was detained but was ultimately not arrested because cops didn’t personally witness the alleged incident. He still was given five misdemeanor battery citations and the police are still investigating the incident.

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Jake Paul

Tyron Woodley reacts following knockout loss to Jake Paul

Christopher Taylor - December 19, 2021

Tyron Woodley was looking to even the score when he squared off in a short-notice boxing rematch with Jake Paul on Saturday night. Woodley (0-2) and Paul (5-0) had of course previously clashed in a high-profile boxing match earlier this summer in Cleveland, with Jake walking away with a split decision victory.

Jorge Masvidal, Mike Brown
UFC

Jorge Masvidal claps back at Jake Paul after "The Problem Child" calls him out after Woodley KO: 'You can't f*****g afford me'

Cole Shelton - December 19, 2021

Jorge Masvidal has fired back at Jake Paul after “The Problem Child” knocked out Tyron Woodley on Saturday night. Paul and Woodley were running it back and early on, Woodley was having some success. However, in the sixth round, “The Chosen One” dropped his hand and Paul landed a perfectly timed shot that KO’d the former UFC champion.